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Northwave Revolution is Less Radical Change, More Just Solid Carbon Sole Road Shoes

Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes
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Northwave has a new pair of carbon-soled road bike shoes called Revolution, high-performance at a mid-tier price. And while there’s really nothing radically unique about them, the completely revamped shoes do look solid, delivering much of the performance of Northwave’s top-level pro road shoes, just with added comfort and the option for a wide fit to appeal to a broader group of recreational road riders.

Northwave Revolution carbon performance road bike shoes

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, side
(Photos/Northwave)

Northwave says not to call it “mid-range” but that’s exactly what the Revolution road shoes are. They’ve been around for years a step below Northwave’s Extreme family. But now, just like last fall’s top-tier Veloce Extreme road shoe upgrade, the more affordable Revolutions are better than ever, too.

What’s new? What’s not new!

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, now in wide fit sizes too, top view

The revamped Northwave Revolution is pretty much all-new. The most obvious change on the outside is the new multi-layer laminated polyurethane synthetic upper. It now gets more advanced reinforcement around the instep & heel for improved support, plus laser-perforated holes on both sides & over the toebox for good ventilation. Plus, there’s a new laminated mesh tongue construction to also help keep your feet cool.

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, 13/15 stiffness Morph Carbon composite sole

The next big shift is underneath. The new Northwave Revolution now features a stiffer 13/15 full injection-molded carbon composite sole for efficient but comfortable pedaling. The new Morph Carbon sole now features thru-venting under the cleat, a rubber toe block for walkability & bump protection, and a replaceable rubber heel tread block.

It still incorporates Powershape arch support, compatibility with traditional 3-bolt road cleats, and direct mounting of low-stack Wahoo/Speedplay pedals with the optional Northwave adapter plate.

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, front view

And finally, a new Wide Fit option, too. More than just making them wider, Northwave reshaped the Revolution Wide shoes with different toe, metatarsal & instep dimensions optimized around still providing a high performance for cyclists that need more volume.

Tech details

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, inside instep

Retention is pretty much the same as before, with 2 of Northwave’s proprietary SLW3 dials, a crossed lower lace layout for micro adjust of midfoot tension, and silicone heel grippers

  • easy-clean perforated PU synthetic leather upper
  • new Morph Carbon 13 injected carbon composite sole with Powershape arch support
  • 13/15 sole stiffness
  • 3-bolt Look-style & 4-bolt Speedplay (with optional insert) pedal compatibility
  • dual SLW3 dial lacing adjustment
  • standard Pro fit or Wide fit
  • 290g claimed weight (per shoe, size 42)

2025 Northwave Revolution road shoes – Pricing, options & availability

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, now in wide fit sizes too, standard colors

The completely renewed Northwave Revolution road cycling shoes promise a ‘pro’ look at a more affordable price with a bit of flex for better all-day comfort. The Revolutions sell for $250 / 225€ in four colors. We see all-white, all-black, and the light gray with sage green details here. But there also will be a pair with fluorescent red accents soon, as well.

2025 Northwave Revolution revamped carbon-soled performance road bike shoes, now in wide fit sizes too, on bike

All come in EU sizes 36-50 (and half sizes in the middle of the range), both in standard narrow Pro fit and a new Wide Fit option, too.

Northwave says they’ll be available in their web shop “soon”, as well as through regular dealers.

Northwave.com

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Oliver
Oliver
13 days ago

Ffs please do the Extreme XC2 and Veloce Extreme up 50 and in wide too.

Barry warren
Barry warren
13 days ago

White bike shoes…how stupid unless your riding to the prom dance.

Robin
Robin
11 days ago
Reply to  Barry warren

You know that it is possible to clean shoes.

Shane
Shane
12 days ago

I love white shoes! These will be on the list!

FritzP
FritzP
12 days ago

Wish they’d switch to Boa dials so it wouldn’t cost stupid amount of money when the laces break even within the warranty period (speaking from experience, not speculation). Luckily they’re long enough it is possible to tie a knot.

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